• Industrial Accidents
• Automobile Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Product Liability/Defective Products
• Insurance Denials

California Personal Injury Attorneys - Industrial Accidents

Scott C. vs. Crainco

Attorney Mansell represented a worker who was injured when a crane operator negligently lifted a load causing an air conditioner to fall on Mr. C.'s foot, fracturing his heel bone. The crane company denied the claim, insisting it was not the operator's fault. The case went all the way to trial and the jury awarded damages at $1,275,000.

Julie A. vs. Valley Cities

While at work, Mrs. A. was injured when a metal gate came loose and fell on her, knocking her to the ground causing injuries which required back surgery. Several attorneys turned the case down before Mrs. A. hired Mansell & Mansell. The firm was able to successfully prove there was a defect in the gate's design and recovered $650,000 for her injuries from the gate manufacturer.

George H.vs. Scott Equipment ManufacturingInc

Mr. H. was injured while working on a machine manufactured by the defendant. The machine crushed the tip of his finger causing him to lose 1/8th inch off the tip of his finger. At trial Robert Mansell was successful in proving the machine was defective and the jury awarded $187,000.

Richard M. vs. FM Thomas

The Plaintiff fell into an open pit at work and aggravated a prior knee injury. At mediation, Robert Mansell was able to recover $375,000 and secured the necessary knee surgery for his client.

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California Personal Injury Attorneys - Automobile Accidents

David L. vs. Calmat

The Plaintiff was rear-ended and aggravated his pre-existing back problems. The insurance company offered $18,000 to settle the case. Robert Mansell successfully presented the case at trial and the jury awarded $200,000.

Arthur B. vs. Barren

The Plaintiff suffered a neck injury when his car was rear-ended. Although he was able to return to work as a physical education teacher, the neck pain continued to bother him. The insurance company offered $100,000. Robert Mansell presented the case to the jury and the plaintiff was awarded $274,592.00.

Richard S. v. Bangkok

The plaintiff's 87-year-old father was struck and killed by a truck while he was crossing the street. Unfortunately there were no witnesses. The defendant's lawyer tried to argue that it was not their truck. Robert Mansell successfully proved it was the defendant's truck using considerable circumstantial evidence and the jury awarded $565,000.00.

Marie M. v. Liu

Six family members were injured in when the defendant made a left turn in front of the plaintiff's SUV. At the mediation, Robert Mansell was able to recover over $500,000 for the family, including $285,000 for the driver with a broken leg, $150,000 for a passenger with a broken nose and deviated septum and $70,000 for a passenger with shoulder pain.

William H. vs. Torres

Robert Mansell helped his client recover $75,000 cash and a structured settlement where his 41 year old client receives $1,150 per month for the rest of his life for a low back injury. The total value of the settlement was $475,000.

Nora T. v. Petrosky

The plaintiff suffered a neck injury and a heart contusion. The case settled after he first day of trial for $175,000.

Livsha K. Hugh S.

Mansell & Mansell recovered $1,300,000 for the 81 year old widow of a Russian immigrant who was struck and killed while crossing the street. The defense argued that the recovery should be small because the projected life spans of the 80 year old decedent and his 81 year old widow were short. However Mansell & Mansell successfully recovered the full amount for the widow.

Nancy H. v. Jerome S.

The plaintiff was on her way to work when her car was broadsided by the defendant causing her SUV to roll over. She suffered back pain form a compression fracture and was off work for three months. Bob Mansell recovered $300,000 from the primary insurance company and an additional $450,000 from the secondary insurance carrier for a total recover of $750,000.

John H. v. E.O.L.

John H. was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a limo. He suffered a compound fracture of his left leg requiring surgery. Mansell & Mansell recovered the full insurance policy limits of $750,000 within three (3) months and negotiated the health insurance lien to maximize the recovery to the clients.

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California Personal Injury Attorneys - Pedestrian Accidents

Patti R. vs. Fruitland Apt.

Robert Mansell recovered $95,000 for his client who suffered a broken knee cap when the plaintiff tripped in the parking garage due to poor lighting.

Marnie W. vs. Glenwood Apts.

The plaintiff slipped on the stairway because there were no safety edge strips. She suffered an injury to her lower back. After securing a settlement of $225,000 for his client, Robert Mansell helped his client move home to Tennessee and pay cash for her Very first home.

Jean G. vs. Vons

The plaintiff suffered a knee injury when she slipped and fell at a Von's grocery store. Robert Mansell was able to secure a recovery of $65,000 for Mrs. G. at mediation.

David M. vs. City of Los Angeles

The plaintiff slipped on a smooth terrazzo wheelchair ramp on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At trial, Robert Mansell successfully proved that the city was liable for Mr. M.'s injuries, which the jury placed at $55,000.

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California Personal Injury Attorneys - Product Liability/Defective Products

Mary B. vs. Chrysler

Robert Mansell took a case which was turned down by many other attorneys where the plaintiff was injured when her air bag deployed in a low speed accident. The attorney for Chrysler had bragged that Chrysler had successfully defended all 110 similar cases previously filed. In a landmark case for the rights of consumers, Robert Mansell was the first lawyer in the nation to win a case against the auto industry involving an injury caused by an air bag deployment. Chrysler appealed the case twice and tried to take it to the Supreme Court of California. In the end, Chrysler had to pay 100% of the jury's award of $49,500, plus costs and interest.

Julie A. vs. Valley Cities

While at work, Mrs. A. was injured when a metal gate came loose and fell on her, knocking her to the ground causing injuries which required back surgery. Several attorneys turned the case down before Mrs. A. hired Mansell & Mansell. The firm was able to successfully prove there was a defect in the gate's design and recovered $650,000 for her injuries from the gate manufacturer.

Other air bag cases

Since successfully handling that first air bag case, Robert Mansell has handled numerous other air bag cases against various auto makers and obtained many substantial settlements (Mrs. H. $115,000, Mrs. E. $150,000, Mrs. G. $145,000, Mr. L. $475,000). However, the auto makers demanded that their names remain confidential in each of these settlements.

Vickie D. vs. [un-named manufacturer]

The plaintiff was burned when the disposable aluminum basting pan folded when she removed a turkey from the oven by the handles, pouring hot grease onto her legs. Robert Mansell successfully contended that the product was defective and recovered $90,000 for his client. Again, confidentiality was a part of the settlement.

George H. vs. Scott Equipment Manufacturing, Inc

Mr. H. was injured while working on a machine manufactured by the defendant. The machine crushed the tip of his finger causing him to lose 1/8th inch off the tip of his finger. At trial Robert Mansell was successful in proving the machine was defective and the jury awarded $187,000.

In Edmond P. vs. [un-named manufacturer]

The plaintiff was using crutches because of a broken ankle when one of the aluminum crutches broke, causing him to fall. Because of the fall, the previously broken ankle took longer to heal. Robert Mansell recovered $50,000 for his client from the manufacturer and the store where the crutches were purchased.

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California Personal Injury Attorneys - Insurance Denials

In Carol S. v. [un-named insurer]

The insurance company refused to pay a $25,000 life insurance claim on an accidental death policy. Robert Mansell recovered the $25,000 policy benefits, plus interest, within 90 days and then successfully brought an action against the company for the delay, recovering an additional $500,000.00 for the client due to the company's delay in paying the claim. The insurance company demanded anonymity as part of the settlement.

In Donna P. vs. [un-named insurance company]

Ms. P. suffered a back injury which caused her to be totally disabled. She applied for disability benefits under her disability insurance policy, but the company claimed that she was not disabled. Robert Mansell filed suit on behalf of his client and forced the insurance company to pay the entire amount of all disability benefits, past and future, and all attorneys fees, costs and interest, recovering $300,000 for his client.

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